Little Argus: Oct. 13

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Today

Meeting: The Dirt Dobbers Car Club will meet at 6 p.m. Oct 13 at the Auto Museum, 223 W. Fox. All current and past members must attend due to important business. Prospective members may also attend. Call 575-649-5925 for more information.

Board meeting: The Carlsbad Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Oct. 13, instead of at its usual date of the second Monday, due to the Columbus Day holiday. The meeting will be at the district office at 3219 S. Canal.

Meeting: The Christian Women's Club will meet from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 13 at Stevens Inn. The cost is $14. The speaker will be CHS graduate Tyler Bailey who is serving as a missionary in Africa. Music will be provided by Trisha Brown who, along with her husband, J.D., are also missionaries in Africa. This will be the annual "Trash and Treasure" activity. For more information, call 575-885-9595.

Preschool story time: There will be preschool story time at the Carlsbad Public Library at 10 a.m. Oct. 13 for ages 3-5. The theme is mapping and measuring and includes crafts, stories, activities and play. Call 575-885-6776 for more information.

Billing deadline: Due to a delay in the distribution of August’s utility bills, the City of Carlsbad has extended its past-due notification deadline for August’s bill. Customers who do not have their August utility bill paid by 4:30 p.m. Sept. 24, 2015, will receive a notification of a potential cutoff. The cutoff date itself for the August bill has been extended to Oct. 13. The monthly billing cycle will be restored to its normal rate for the September utility bill. The City of Carlsbad is not enforcing the increase in late fees and reconnect fees at this time. If you have any questions, please call 575-887-1191.

SafetyFest 2015: The Pecos River Village Conference will host the third annual SafetyFest of Southeastern New Mexico, a free, 3-day conference, from Oct. 13-15. For more information, go to www.safetyfestsenm.com.

Wednesday

Toddler Time: The Carlsbad Public Library will host Toddler Time from 11 a.m.-noon Oct. 14 for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3) and their parents. The will be creative movement, music, educational play and social time. Call 575-885-6776 for information.

Support group: There will be an Alzheimer's and related dementias support group at 2 p.m. Oct. 14 at Landsun Parkhouse Clubhouse, 1211 Landsun Circle. The topic will be "Dementia care: Tools for behavioral challenges of dementia," facilitated by Barb Kouba. For more information, call 575-361-2203.

Announcements

Cooking school: A free diabetic cooking school for diabetics and their families will be offered from 4-6 p.m. Oct. 27 and 29 and Nov. 3 and 5 at the Eddy County Fairgrounds in Artesia. Participants must be able to attend all four sessions and are required to RSVP at the Eddy County Extension Office. If you are an individual with a disability and need an auxiliary aid or service, please contact us Monday through Friday at 575-887-6595.

Desert Starlight: Brantley Lake State Park will present the 12th Annual Desert Starlight Weekend on Oct. 16 and 17 at the East Side Overlook parking lot. Telescopes will be set up from 6:30-11 p.m. both nights. A laser tour will be at 8 p.m. On Saturday, there will be solar viewing at 4 p.m. There is a $5 fee per vehicle for day use. For more information, call 575-887-5516.

Wolf Awareness: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens State Park will celebrate National Wolf Awareness Week on Oct. 17. Special events scheduled include the showing of the film, "Lords of Nature" at 11 a.m., a presentation on Mexican Gray Wolves by Interpretive Ranger Katheryn Law at 1 p.m. in the Visitor Center Conference Room, docents will demonstrate wolf skull and track replicas at the wolf exhibit from noon-2 p.m., and children’s crafts from noon-2 p.m. All programs located in the Visitor Center are offered free to the public, but regular fees apply for admission into the zoo. For more information, call 575-887-5516.

Tax workshop: A comprehensive tax course will be Nov. 2-19 at the Small Business Development Center in El Paso. The cost is $399. For more information, call 915-831-7742 or go to elpasosbdc.net.

Sale: The American Association of University Women Carlsbad Branch will have an annual Trunk and Treasure Sale from 7-11 a.m. Nov. 7 at 304 W. Riverside Drive. Proceeds will go toward the AAUW scholarship fund. Items to sell and cash donations are gladly accepted.

Meeting: AARP will have its regular monthly meeting at 3 p.m. Oct. 19 at the North Mesa Senior Center. Ashley Bock, owner of Caring Angels and the regional administrator for Encompass Health Care, will present on the progress made on the Age Friendly Communities/City project and will give information on an upcoming survey for this project. For more information, contact Jaretta at 575-885-8997.

Celebrate Recovery: You are invited to Celebrate Recovery which meets each Monday night at 5:30 p.m. as a safe place to address your hurts, hang ups, and habits (addictions). 1502 W. Mermod. Info: 1-800-601-4530.

Feral Cats Program: Noah’s Ark Animal Shelter is sponsoring a feral cats program that will trap wild cats and get them spayed and neutered. They need volunteers and are asking if you have feral cats that to be spayed or neutered to call Ann Brannon at 575-499-5335 or Wanda Spencer at 575-361-2323.

Fallapalooza: Local churches will host the annual Fallapalooza from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the beach bandshell. There will be free games, prizes, popcorn, pony rides and face painting and a canned food drive to support Jonah's House.

Riverside t-shirts: The Riverside PTA is remembering the last 60 years by selling Riverside alumni t-shirts. S-XL is $10. 2X-3X is $12. If you are interested mail your order to: Riverside PTA, 910 W. Pierce St. #130, Carlsbad, NM 88220 or contact Camille at 337-288-2904. The deadline to order is Oct. 16.

Benefit account: An account has been established for Yvonne A. Basabilvazo, who was diagnosed with ALS in Dec. She will be traveling to South America to receive stem cell treatment. Donations may be made at any Western Commerce Bank location. For more information, call Yvette A. Mendoza at 575-361-4576.

Archery class: Blodgett Street Baptist Church will begin a 9-week archery class, “CenterShot Ministry,” on Sept. 22 through Nov. 17. The class will be from 6-7:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and is for ages 8 and older. The class is free and all equipment is provided. For more information, call 575-885-5033.

Instructional materials adoption: The Carlsbad Municipal School District’s Instructional Department invites parents and community members to participate in the instructional materials adoption process. For more information, please contact your child’s principal or school.

RCIA: St. Edward’s Catholic Church is offering adult religious education classes for anyone who wants to learn more about the Catholic faith or complete their sacraments. Class is Wednesday evenings from 6-8 p.m. Contact the parish office for questions at 575-885-6600.

Exhibit: The Zia Quilting and Stitchery Guild with the Carlsbad Fiber Arts Guild will have an exhibit on display Oct. 3-29 at the Carlsbad Museum & Art Center, 418 W. Fox St. For more information, call 575-887-0276.

Line dance class: A basic line dance class will be from 1-2 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 6-Nov. 24 at the North Mesa Senior Center for ages 40 and over. No experience necessary. For more information, call 575-885-6487.

Free clothing program: The VFW Free Clothing program has reopened for the school year, located at 1916 San Jose Blvd. Open every Thursday when school is in session from 9-11:30 a.m. Clothing for the family available.

Jewelry classes: The North Mesa Senior Recreation Center offers a class on beaded jewelry with instructor Frieda Bates every Wednesday from 5:30-8 p.m. as one of the many activities held at the center each week. We have a fitness room, pool tables, bingo, card games, quilting and much more. Membership is only $7.50 a year for anyone over 40. Come as a guest and check out what all we have to offer.

Packs for Hunger: Packs for Hunger is starting the fifth year of their weekend program. Epsilon Sigma Alpha, Zeta Nu Chapter is seeking donations of non-perishable individually wrapped food. The drop-off locations are New Song Christian Fellowship, Pecos River Antique Mall, Carlsbad Police Department, Claudia Phillips State Farm, Jay’s Automotive, Word of Life, Carlsbad Sheriff’s Department and the Carlsbad Museum. Call 575-361-2834 for more information.

Computer classes: The San Jose Center is offering free one-on-one computer lessons. Lessons are on an individual basis and based on what you need to learn and the time that you need. For more information, call the center at 575-885-1402.

Bereavement services: Golden Services Home Health, Hospice and Counseling offers bereavement support services and counseling for individuals and groups. If interested in participating please contact Pastor Jason Shirley or Pastor Dave Rogers at 575-885-3082 for an appointment.

'59 and '60 reunions: The classes of 1959 and 1960 will have their reunions on Oct. 16-17. For Class of '59, call Marcie Knight Fuller at 575-887-7724. For Class of '60, call Mary Patton Jump at 575-499-5580.

Community Focus: Community Focus invites anyone interested in our great community of Carlsbad and Eddy County to their weekly Friday meetings. Meetings are at IHOP at 2529 S. Canal St. in Carlsbad. From 7-7:30 a.m. there is a meet-and-greet, breakfast ($7) is at 7:30 a.m. and the presentation is at 8 a.m. Upcoming programs include Rich Rudometkin, Eddy County Manager, on Oct. 16; Jerri McTaggart, Wreaths Across America, on Oct. 23; and Brian McGonagall, Transitional Housing, on Oct. 30. Anyone wishing to promote their organization to community-minded people, please contact Richard Bradley at rbradley1@farmersagent.com to register. November and December dates are available.

Volunteers: CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), a nonprofit child advocacy organization, is preparing to train new volunteers in Fall ‘15. The organization is seeking volunteer citizens to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children living in foster care. These children have been placed in protective custody of the state by the court. CASA provides all necessary training. Three to four hours per week and an interest in being a powerful voice for Eddy County’s vulnerable children are all that is needed for the program. A screening and background check will be required. For more information, call 887-5966 or come by the CASA office at 118 West Mermod, Carlsbad, NM. Visit our website at www.eddycountycasa.org.

Golf scramble: The 30th annual Trick or Treat 27-hole Scramble will be at 8 a.m. Oct. 31 (shotgun start) at the Lake Carlsbad Golf Course, 901 N. Muscatel. The 4-person scramble costs $55 per player with carts and green fees extra. The entry fee includes range balls, prizes, mulligans and lunch. The deadline for entry is 5 p.m. Oct. 28 and is limited to the first 27 paid teams. To sign up, call the golf shop at 575-885-5444.

Care kits: Care Kits for Soldiers Pack 286 will be collecting donated items to put in a kit for our soldiers overseas. We will be collecting through Nov. 7. Please contact Sasha Jordan 575-706-3253 for a complete list of items and to drop off items. Items needed include dental floss, nail clippers, gum, hand and foot warmers, phone cards and many more.

Conferences: Loving Municipal Schools will have parent/teacher conferences from 4-7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 and 8 a.m.-noon Oct. 16. Students will not have school on Friday, Oct. 16. Classes will resume on Monday.

Benefit Auction: There will be a benefit auction for Eileen Hicks at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Hobbs Country Club. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be available.

Coyote hunt: There will be a coyote hunt from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 31. Check in Oct. 30 at Hobbs Country Club. Check in at 3 p.m. Oct. 31 at Eunice Gun Range. The cost is $300 per 3-man team. Big Dog and Little Dog jackpots will be awarded. For more information, call Bradley Blevins at 575-691-6120.

Preschool StoryTime: The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens will host a preschool story time at 9:30 a.m. each Friday in October in the visitor's center. A short walk in the park and an activity will follow the story. There is no fee for the visitor center program; however, regular admission fees apply to enter the zoo. For more information, call 575-887-5516.

Community theater: Carlsbad Community Theater will open their season with “Filming O’Keefe,” a drama by Eric Lane, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 16 and 17 and at 2 p.m. Oct. 18. Advance tickets are available at Blue House, Candlewood, Shade Tree, Old Pecos Gallery and Kristina’s Framing. For more information, call 575-887-3157 or go to www.cctinfo.org.

Nights of Lights: The Nights of Lights: Plug In! first annual holiday festival in Halagueno Arts Park from 3-7 p.m. Nov. 28 immediately preceding the Light Parade. Food, vendors, music and Santa! At dusk will be the "Grand Illumination" of the park and community tree! Lighting contestants and vendors wanted. Call City Hall at 575-234-7963 for information and application forms.